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Overview |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $228 |
Diversity |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Washington College is 249.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($52,146.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Washington College ($17,554 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,814 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Massachusetts Boston (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 190.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($36,593 vs. $12,611)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Massachusetts-Boston and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($228 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/